Margate, Kent
Glazed rear extension in Margate
For homes in Margate, a glazed rear extension is often the simplest way to gain space without moving. Full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We take it from survey to completion certificate.
Margate and its postcode districts CT8, CT9 and CT11 are part of our Kent coverage. If your garden in Margate faces south, expect us to talk about overhangs and solar-control glass before frame colours.
Book a free site visit
Tell us about the house and we'll call to arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Margate?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Margate start from our South East England rate of £3,140–£5,380 per square metre, including VAT. South East prices run above our West Midlands baseline, mainly on labour rates and clay-soil foundations.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £37,500–£64,500 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £75,500–£129,000 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed rear extension in Margate?
The planning route for a glazed rear extension in Margate is set by England's householder rules and your council.
Under England's householder permitted development rules you can usually add 3 metres at the back of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, without a planning application, as long as the extension stays under 4 metres high and its eaves stay under 3 metres where it is within 2 metres of a boundary.
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. Before any drawing we look up the property's history with the council, because earlier extensions and removed rights change the answer.
What are homes in Margate like to extend?
Commuter semis and detached houses make up much of Margate, and longer gardens make England's prior approval route for deeper rear extensions worth considering.
How a glazed rear extension in Margate comes together
Free site visit
We measure the house and garden, look at the back wall, drainage and boundaries, and talk through what you want from the space.
Drawings and budget
Floor plans and elevations for the options, each with a guide price.
Paperwork handled
Planning, prior approval or permitted development, Building Regulations approval, structural design and party wall notices are all handled by us.
Written price, then build
Once the design and approvals are in place, you get a fixed written price and programme, and we build through to sign-off.
Glazed rear extensions near Margate
From Margate, the nearest places we also cover are Broadstairs (2.9 miles) and Ramsgate (3.4 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Margate
What postcode areas do you cover around Margate?
Including CT8, CT9 and CT11, and the surrounding Kent area.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Margate house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
Does glass need planning permission?
The same rules apply as any rear extension; glass does not change the depth or height limits.
Can I live at home while the extension is built?
Usually yes. Most of the work is outside until the back wall is opened near the end, and that stage is screened off.
Who will build my extension?
Vetted building teams working under contract to us. Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd for the design and the build.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Margate?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.